If you go first I'll see you in a little while..

Family Plot, Fort Worth Texas

Making the most difficult arrangements today, I must have help from above because I am completely composed.  I sent this in a text to a friend today,  You are supported more than you know was the response my friend texted back.  I met my parents at the place we will hold Ryan's graveside service, my cousin Kasey drove and held my hand, it was one of the best parts about today.   The gentleman who helped us had lost a son named Ryan in an automobile accident 15 years ago.  He teared up, taking my hand and explaining to me how to get through this difficult time.  I teared up also, but it was out of empathy for him.  The place where my heart is to be buried is beautiful. The plot is a gift from a long departed Great Grandfather who had the insight and kindness to keep us all together in one final resting place.  Today I know one thing, my favorite guy went first and we had a deal.  It was one of the last things I said to him.  "If you go first, I'll see you in a little while."  Lets try and notice the little things that make us happy today, I for one will be on the lookout.